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Quick and easy sourdough discard sandwich bread with a subtle tang, soft crust, and tender crumb. Perfect for sandwiches and baking in about 3 hours total.

  • Total Time: 3 hours
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water (warm, about 100°F)
  • 1 tablespoon honey (can substitute sugar)
  • 3 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 1 cup sourdough discard

Instructions

  1. Whisk together warm water, honey, and yeast. Let sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes until bubbly.
  2. Add the yeast mixture, softened butter, flour, salt, and sourdough discard to stand mixer bowl fitted with dough hook.
  3. Mix and knead on low speed until dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Can also knead by hand. Dough should pull away cleanly from bowl sides.
  4. Perform the windowpane test to check gluten development: stretch small dough piece thinly without tearing.
  5. Place dough in greased bowl, cover with lid, plastic wrap, or towel.
  6. Let dough rise in warm spot for 1 to 2 hours until doubled in size.
  7. Prepare a loaf pan by greasing or lining with parchment paper.
  8. Turn dough onto floured surface, roll into rectangle, then tightly roll into loaf shape. Pinch ends to seal.
  9. Place shaped dough seam-side down in loaf pan. Cover and let rise 30-60 minutes until doubled.
  10. Optional: whisk egg and brush on loaf top for golden crust.
  11. Bake at 375°F for about 45 minutes until crust is golden brown and internal temperature is 195-210°F.
  12. Let bread cool completely before slicing or storing.

Notes

Use really soft butter for smooth incorporation without lumps., Avoid overfermenting dough to prevent it becoming wet and sticky., A stand mixer with dough hook simplifies kneading, but hand kneading works too., Internal bread temperature should reach between 195°F and 210°F to ensure proper bake.

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 181 kcal
  • Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Protein: 5 g